I have a 21’ ranger and I have herd that the smaller Arimas do chop, I don’t really have this issue... Arimas are very safe, stable and well built boats. I have herd of only a few that had any stringer issues and that was due to negligence....
If you see and like a used Arima act fast as it won’t last on the market, usually they only are put on sale in a divorce, upgrade or the owner passed away...
Blindmonkey, Tom Mac, Millwrightmike and I are members of the Arima forum and that is one of the best parts of owing a Arima, there is good support from the owners and the factory reps Belinda, Don and Bo.
Defiance boats now owns Arima and they are still in production.
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